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John E. Hill

John E. Hill

SERVING BAY AREA INJURY VICTIMS FOR OVER 50 YEARS
  • Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Products Liability ...
  • California
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Communication Skills
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Ethics and Professionalism
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Scott Levy August 2, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
John Hill is an excellent attorney with decades of experience winning trials and negotiating favorable settlements.
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Biography

John Hill has been representing injured individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area for over fifty years. John is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a Board Certified Civil Pretrial Advocate by the National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy.

John's areas of practice include Personal Injury Law; Wrongful Death; Products Liability Law; Medical Malpractice; Premises Liability; Employment Litigation; Torts; General Civil Trial Practice; and Commercial Litigation.

He is a member of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Hill is also a member of ABOTA (The American Board of Trial Advocates).

"Intensely dedicated to getting the best results possible for me on several cases. John Hill tells you honestly and clearly the plusses and minuses of your case and makes sure you understand completely all options. He is completely professional and one of the most affable persons you will ever meet.”
Dan Wilson

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Products Liability
Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Consumer Law
Class Action
Employment Law
Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Insurance Claims
Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Civil Rights
Discrimination, Employment, Police Misconduct
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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9th Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Principal
Law Offices of John E. Hill
Current
Education
Pepperdine University
Certificate (2011) | Mediating the Litigated Case
42 hours of study
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University of Chicago
J.D. (1969) | Law
Honors: Chairman, Hinton Moot Court Committee
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University of Illinois
B.A. (1962) | Political Science
Honors: cum laude
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Awards
AV Preeminent Peer Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Rated for over 34 years
Super Lawyer - Personal Injury Plaintiff: General
Super Lawyers
2006-2023
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Oakland
Expertise.com
Top 3 Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Oakland, California
Three Best Rated
Lifetime Achievement Award
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
The Mel Award
Melvin M. Belli Society
“This award pays tribute to the recipient and keeps alive the legacy of the greatest personal injury lawyer of the Twentieth Century."
Professional Associations
The American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
Current
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Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member
Current
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Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member
Current
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The Bar Association of San Francisco
Member
Current
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Alameda County Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Association of Justice
Member
Current
Activities: Charter Member, President's Club Member
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Consumer Attorneys of California
Member
Current
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San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Board of Directors
Current
Activities: Co-Chair, Judiciary Committee
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Melvin M Belli Society
Past President, Board of Directors
Current
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BALIF (Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom)
Member
Current
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Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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California State Bar  # 45338
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
So You Have a Case in Alameda County: What You Should Know
The Trial Lawyer
Certifications
Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Board Certified Civil Pretrial Advocate
National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy
Websites & Blogs
Website
John E. Hill's Website Profile
Website
Law Offices of John E. Hill Website
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Resolution of an injury claim depends on many factors, including the extent of your injuries, the clarity around who was at fault, the defendant

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Under a contingency fee agreement, you pay no up-front fees or hourly rates for legal services. Your attorney agrees to accept a percentage of your settlement or court award. If...

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If you have lost a family member due to someone

Under federal law, workplace discrimination occurs when you are treated differently at work due to your sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age (40 and older), or citizenship status.... What is considered workplace discrimination? - Law Offices of John E Hill

Under federal law, workplace discrimination occurs when you are treated differently at work due to your sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age (40 and older), or citizenship status....

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The Family and Medical Leave Act allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year for certain family and medical reasons, without losing their jobs...

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Workers' compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides benefits to employees who have work-related injuries or illnesses. In most states, employers purchase workers

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Many defendants, especially large insurance companies, are not motivated to settle a claim unless the injured party is willing to file a lawsuit. For that reason, you want to preserve...

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In nearly all states, employees who file a workers

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Law Offices of John E. Hill
333 Hegenberger Rd
#500
Oakland, CA 94621
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